McPherson earns SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week

ORANGE, Calif. – The Chapman women's basketball team started off the 2021-22 conference season 2-0 securing two wins last week, Brittany McPherson's defensive effort was recognized as she was awarded SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week honors.

McPherson and the Panthers held Cal Lutheran to 30.8 percent shooting from beyond the arc and 48.1 percent from the field in the 62-59 triumph. Caltech was held at 25.3 percent from three point range and 40.7 percent from the field. The Panthers forced 43 turnovers between the two games.

McPherson protected both leads with two blocks, one per game, and secured a total of 18 rebounds on the week. She totaled eight steals and three assists between the two games.

The Panthers hit the road to face the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens on Wed., Dec. 8 at 7:00 p.m. and look to remain undefeated in the SCIAC.